Proper function of prisons is to punish criminals and life in prisons should be hard. Do you agree or disagree?

Prisons are often viewed as institutions meant to punish offenders, with many advocating for harsh conditions to deter crime. However, I strongly disagree with this perspective. I believe the primary function of prisons should be to rehabilitate individuals and prepare them for reintegration into society, as opposed to inflicting undue hardship, which often proves counterproductive. […]